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[hero_vc]

Hi all,

I''m fairly new in the area and I just have some question in regards to the depth.

What happen when a radiant diamond is cut too deep (ie. 76%)?

VC

 

[jenibear]

I would assume it's the same thing when a princess is cut too deep since they're both square stones.
In princesses, deep stones look smaller for their ct. weight. For example, all other things being equal, a 1 ct. princess with a 78 depth will appear smaller face up than a 70 depth.
I'm sure someone on this forum would be able to say for sure if radiants are any different.
Good luck
Jenibear

 

[hero_vc]

Thanks Jenibear,

But other than that, will a stone w/ deeper cut loses it's fire or brillance? or even make it look dead?
The reason I'm asking is b'coz I've bought a radiant stone w/ 65% Table and 75.6% Depth and I still haven't got a chance to see it in person yet. I'm worried that it will lose a lot of sparkle b'coz of that.

VC

 

[Rhino]

Hi Hero,




Table and total depth say little about the cut quality of the stone. It can turn out to be an incredibly beautiful stone or a dud. The most important relationship are the stones crown and pavilion angles as this can make or break the stone. A table that is smaller than it's total depth is a good start however but more info is required. Can you get crown angles/height & pavilion angles/depth? If so we can give you a better idea.




Rhino

 

[hero_vc]

Hi Rhino,

Where can I get the crown and pavilion? I bought this stone from diamond.com w/ a 30 days money back and they only fax me the GIA report.

Cute pug by the way..

VC

 

[Rhino]

You'll need to at least find an appraiser with a Sarin or OGI MegaScope machine as even the basest of models can give you the basic proportions including crown and pavilion angles.




And Mojo says thanks.

Rhino